CAR CARE TIPS BLOG

The battery is the heart of your vehicle--without it, your vehicle doesn't have the power to start, move, or operate the accessories. The battery stores electrical power generated from the alternator while your car is running. It also sends electrical currents to the engine and other electrical components. It is easy to just start up your car every day without any thought about the battery until all of a sudden, your car won’t start. Is the battery the culprit?

What are the symptoms of a bad battery?

Most parts of the country are now starting to feel the cooler days of fall. That means that we will soon be experiencing wet and icy roads. Part of getting ready for winter is scheduling an inspection of all the systems of your vehicle. This will provide the opportunity to have any necessary repairs made your own trusted auto shop mechanics so that your vehicle is as safe as possible to drive

Check out these auto service tips to get ready for winter:

There are a few signs that are indicators as to when you should get new tires for your car, such as:

• Uneven tread wear. This means the front tires may wear faster than the rear ones, or there is an irregular wear pattern on one of the front tires.
• Unusual vibrations. At speeds of 45 mph and higher, you may feel a vibration due to uneven tread wear. Your tires may need to be rotated, balanced, or the wheels aligned.
• Loss of air pressure. If a tire is losing air faster than any of the others, it may have too much pressure put on it. The tires may need to be rotated, or a tire could need a repair for a small puncture.